Instruments & Performance

Decrescendo

Japanese name
デクレッシェンド

A decrescendo is an expression that gradually lowers the volume or the intensity of a performance.

How to use it

In an outro or a break, you can drop parts one by one to create a lingering ending.

Difference from related terms

A decrescendo means getting gradually quieter, while a fade-out is used as a process that lowers the whole recording.

Deciding what remains after the level drops gives you the transition you intended.

Sources & review

Last reviewed July 16, 2026

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